The One Recipe

WE'RE BACK with The One Recipe!!! Check out our brand new batch of episodes starting January 28 dedicated to THE ONE recipe you can't live without. The one dish that always hits and wins over any crowd. Join host Jesse Sparks, senior editor at @Eater, as he talks with a star-studded lineup of chefs and gifted cooks from all over the world about their one recipe and the story behind it. This season, we've got Matteo Lane, Justine Doiron, Nini Nguyen, Hetal Vasavada, Owen Han, and more! And don't miss the step-by-step videos of every recipe on TikTok and Instagram.

Join host Jesse Sparks for a holiday edition of The Splendid Table's sister podcast, The One Recipe. In this hour-long episode, Jesse talks to culinary superstars about their family traditions and their “One,” the recipe that signals the holidays have officially begun! Our guests bring us their family food traditions from all over the globe. Chetna Makan, Britain's queen of Indian home cooking, gives us a recipe for a seriously delicious nibble for cocktails, Chetna's Cheesy Potato Balls, beloved Texan chef of Roots Chicken Shack in Dallas, Tiffany Derry, has amazing stories from her family's truly enormous holiday feast and talks us through a recipe for her Mother's Gumbo and Matt Adlard, influencer, author of the best-selling Bake it Better and the son of a Michelin starred chef, talks about his family's sometimes competitive holiday cooking and leaves us with a perfect recipe for his Chocolate Yule Log.

This week, we're sharing an episode of Dishing on Julia, the official companion podcast to the Max original series, Julia. Hosted by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe, each episode of Dishing on Julia takes you behind the scenes with the show's producers, creators, and crew to unpack each episode and explore the making of the series. For the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Dishing On Julia, host Kerry Diamond talks to Julia creator and executive producer Daniel Goldfarb about historicizing Julia and taking the French Chef to France. In the show's second half, it's world-renowned Chef Eric Ripert of New York's Le Bernardin. Eric shares his own origin story and reflects on his memorable interactions with Julia over the years. Listen to Dishing on Julia, the Official Julia Companion Podcast on Max, or wherever you get your podcasts. And stream new episodes of Julia Thursdays on Max.

This week, we catch up with Drag Queen and Makeup Mogul Kim Chi to talk about #DragQueensEating, food and drag, starting their podcast, and their One: Miyeokguk, Korean Seaweed Soup. Kim Chi is a drag queen, the CEO and owner of Kim Chi Chic Beauty, and the co-host of the podcast 1 for the Table with Jon Kung. You can follow them on Instagram @kimchi_chicHelp support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

This week, we catch up with Chef Jon Kung to talk about his “Farmer Jack era Detroiter” persona, his travels around the country thanks to his debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen, and honing in on his fusion cooking with his One: Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs. He's the co-host of the podcast 1 for the Table with Kim Chi, and you can find his cooking videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @jonkung.Broadcast dates for this episode:November 14, 2023 (originally aired)Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

If there is anyone you want in your corner when you're trying to figure out what to make for dinner, Genevieve Ko is the person. With her compassionate approach to recipe development while getting readers to try new techniques, it's safe to say she knows a little something about what the home cook looks for in a recipe. Unsurprisingly, her One: Dan Bing (Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap) is perfect for that quick in-between meeting meal or the one you can take  on the go. Genevieve is a Deputy Editor and Columnist for NYT Food section, and author of She is the author of Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts. You can follow her on Instagram @genevieve_ko. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Whether you're a fan of minute rice, bottom-of-the-pan crispy rice, or enjoying rice from the rice cooker, Chef JJ Johnson's got you covered. JJ joins us this week to talk about his 10-year research into rice, getting people to cook it more, and taking rice dishes to the next level. It's no wonder why his One is a recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice, a dish he assures us will make it into everyone's Thanksgiving table. JJ is the Chef and Founder of FIELDTRIP and the author of the new book The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table. You can follow him on Instagram at @chefjj.Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Award-winning culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin talks to Jesse this week about her new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book. It's a fascinating conversation about how the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture shaped the American cocktail scene, how the discovery of old cookbooks became the doorway to a deeper understanding of her African-American historical studies, how she went from being a “bubbly wine” person to one who can appreciate the nuance of fine bourbon and her One: Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash. Toni is editor-in-chief of Cook's Country and the author of many books, including the award-winning Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook. You can follow her on Instagram @tonitiptonmartin.If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Nicole Rucker's made a name for herself as a fruit aficionado and baker. This week she talks to Jesse about just how much she loves fruit, and then gives her one recipe for her mouthwatering Ricotta Biscuits–which you can make sweet or savory. Nicole Rucker is a chef and the author of Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers. You can follow her on Instagram @nicole_rucker.If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Matt Adlard had no idea that baking with his shirt off was going to be as popular as it was. But oh, was it popular. Matt talks to Jesse this week about his perfectionism, how he got into baking, and his one recipe for a mouth-watering Lemon Travel Cake. You can follow him on Instagram @mattadlard.If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

A book about hot dogs? We didn't know we needed one either. Comedian and writer Jamie Loftus talks to Jesse this week about her hot dog inspired, cross-country road trip and then brings us her unapologetic one recipe for Doritos Taco Salad (no hot dogs included). Jamie Loftus is a comedian, podcaster and the author of Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs. You can follow her on Instagram @jamiechristsuperstar.If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

This week we're sharing an episode from one of the top food podcasts in the UK, Desert Island Dishes. Pull up a chair as host Margie Nomura interviews guests about the seven dishes that have shaped their lives, and the loved ones who gave those dishes meaning.  She's spoken to everyone from Prue Leith and Daphne Oz to Alison Roman. And you definitely won't want to miss this episode, featuring Stanley Tucci himself. You may know him as a multi-award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer, but his other great love in life is food. And that love runs deep. Whether you're looking to laugh, or to find some kitchen inspiration, listen to Desert Island Dishes wherever you get your podcasts

Lots of mistakes can be forgiven in the kitchen, but a bad salsa is not one of them. Thankfully, Bricia Lopez has got all your salsa needs covered this week with her simple but classic recipe for Salsa Taquera en Molcajete. Four ingredients roasted over a fire and then pulverized (or blended) will have your guests begging for this recipe and for you to throw another party soon. Bricia Lopez is a chef, restaurateur and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram @bricialopez.If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

This week is all about fun, food, and family Summer celebrations. First, we raise a glass to summer with the bar consultant and author Natasha David and talk about some of her favorite summer traditions and low-alcohol cocktails to keep in your back pocket, like her No Bad Days punch and Adult Supervision. Her latest book is called Drink Lightly. Esteban Castillo, the author of Chicano Eats, talks about the asadas he throws down with his family and the must-have dishes at the cookout, like his Michelada ribs. Then we head to Houston to talk with the city's newest food columnist Bao Ong about ideas for summer party take-out and we spend some time on the patio with Houston chef and restaurant owner Chris Williams and talk about the food and family tradition that inspires his restaurant, the Houston classic Lucille's.If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Some things are worth fighting for; that includes Dan Souza's recipe for Butterscotch Pudding. This week, Dan talks to Jesse about his career trajectory, including a summer he spent working in a graveyard, and then explains the science and story behind his hard-earned recipe for Butterscotch Pudding. Dan Souza is the editor-in-chief of Cooks Illustrated and a chef at America's Test Kitchen. You can follow him on Instagram @testcook.  If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

When Pierre Thiam brought his then-girlfriend, now-wife, Lisa, to Senegal for the first time, he knew she was going to meet his aunt Marie. What he didn't know was what aunt Marie was going to be cooking when they got to her house, or how Lisa would feel about the food that was so different from the Japanese cuisine she'd been raised on. Enter Pierre's one recipe: Sauce Feuille, a hearty and nourishing leafy beef stew that he heralds as a true representation of his roots. Pierre Thiam is an award-winning chef, cookbook author and activist. You can follow him on Instagram @chefpierrethiam. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Forget Scream Queens, this week, we're checking in with a Greens Queen, NY Times critic-at-large Tejal Rao. First, she laughs about the knife-throwing hobby she's always kept sharp. Then, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at the often-unglamorous cooking habits of a food writer and critic, which led her to the recipe that ended her self-described slobby cooking era: Twice-Cooked Broccoli Rabe, inspired by Alice Waters and Tejal's own adoration of all things leafy and green. Tejal Rao is a critic at large for The New York Times, recipe developer, and writer. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Turns out you can know a lot about wine and still be really nice! Marie Cheslik proves as much this week; she talks to Jesse about some surprising food and drink pairings, how her Midwestern roots influence her work as a sommelier, and her one recipe for Hamburger Helper (As Inspired by Priya Krishna). Marie Cheslik is a wine educator, sommelier, and Founder of Slik Wines. You can learn more about her and her wine education courses at slikwines.com If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.  

Dan Pelosi, aka Grossy Pelosi, aka Mr. Meatball, aka owner and operator of the Bimpy Stan Account joins Jesse this week to talk about how overcoming issues with his body image made him a better chef, what makes his approach to recipe development unique, and his one recipe for Marinara Sauce. Dan Pelosi is a food and lifestyle creator and cookbook author. You can follow him on Instagram @grossypelosi. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Sheela Prakash loves this dressing so much she has to buy the anchovies in bulk. She sits down with Jesse to talk about Italy–it's language, its food, and how it's influenced her–and her one recipe for a Simple Summer Greens with Anchovy Vinaigrette. Sheela Prakash is a recipe developer, Senior Contributing Food Editor at The Kitchn, and the author of Salad Seasons: Vegetable Forward Dishes All Year. You can follow her on Instagram @sheela.m.prakash. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Is there such a thing as a Moroccan meringue? You'll have to consult actress and comedian Dulcé Sloan. She joins Jesse this week to talk about some of her biggest cooking inspirations, why she used to change the channel when Julia Child came on, and her one recipe for White Pozole. Dulcé Sloan is an actor, comedian, and Daily Show correspondent. You can follow her on Instagram @dulcesloan. And don't miss her next comedy show! You can find tour dates at dulcesloan.com/tour  If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Cynthia Graber is a nerd, and we love it! She talks to Jesse about the origins of her podcast Gastropod, a show about the science and history of food. She tells us about her very useful skill that involves at least 5 languages, and brings us her One, her recipe for Shakshouka. Cynthia Graber is an award-winning journalist and producer, and the co-host of Gastropod.   If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Claire Saffitz is, as always, such a freaking delight. She sits down with Jesse this week to discuss her career trajectory, explain why we shouldn't fear “water baths” and take us step by step through her 3-in-1 recipe for Choose-Your-Own-Ending Custards: Crème Brûlèe, Crème Caramel, or Pot De Créme. Claire Saffitz is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and video host. You can follow her on Instagram or YouTube @csaffitz. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

When Major Jackson was fresh out of college, he found a Cajun restaurant in Philadelphia that had the best Chicken Big Mamou he'd ever had. When the restaurant closed he tried to recreate the recipe but it never came out quite right. That is, not until one of our producers did some digging and found the original recipe for him. This week he joins Jesse to talk about the beloved Philadelphia restaurant, Magnolia Café, and their unforgettable recipe for Chicken Big Mamou: A spicy, but comforting pasta dish full of flavor and history. Major Jackson is a poet, professor, and the host of The Slowdown a daily poetry podcast from APM Studios. You can follow him on Instagram @poetmajorjackson. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Claudette Zepeda is five foot three, but she can probably deadlift more than you! She sits down with Jesse this week to talk about what inspired her to explore regional cooking in Mexico and her one recipe for Albondigas Al Chipotle: meatballs served in a rich and comforting chipotle sauce served with rice, tortillas, cilantro and lime. Claudette is an award-winning chef and culinary entrepreneur. You can follow her on Instagram @claudetteazepeda.  If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

You might recognize Brittany Luse's sharp takes and quick wit from shows like For Colored Nerds or It's Been A Minute. But did you know that she can cook? This week, Brittany Luse talks to Jesse about the rampant abuse of cheese in food media, why you should never cook for a man, and her one recipe: Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits. (And, no, she will not be getting into the sweet vs. savory grit debate.) Brittany Luse is an award-winning journalist and cultural critic. You can follow her on Instagram @bmluse and listen to her show It's Been A Minute on NPR. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Um… can whoever stole Hannah's bikes (their names are Fiji and Dale) please give them back? No questions asked…  Anyway, this week, Jesse gets to sit down with Hannah Che. They talk about the philosophical origins of plant-based eating in China, why it is better to tear cabbage with your hands than to cut it with a knife, and her one recipe for… you guessed it: Hand Torn Cabbage. Hannah Che is an award winning cookbook author and chef. You can follow her on Instagram @hannah.che If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton talk to Jesse this week about their very different approaches to cooking, why it is Christmas all year long (in Leah's heart, at least) and their deceptively simple one recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton are hosts of the podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves? You can follow them on Instagram @wereyouraisedbywolves. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!  Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Einat Admony talks to Jesse this week about how a “nightmare of a childhood” turned into a passion for cooking, tricks she's learned to feed her kids vegetables, and her (kid-friendly!) one recipe: Red Velvet Gnocchi. Einat Admony is a chef, cookbook author, and comedian. You can follow her on Instagram @chefeinat. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!  Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Chef Will Coleman and Jesse sit down this week to reflect on Will's career and his inspirations. Then, Will goes deep on his one recipe: Brown Butter Mushroom Udon Noodles. Bursting with flavor, these easy-to-make noodles do not disappoint. Will Coleman is a chef, TV personality, and food writer. You can follow him on Instagram @chefwillcoleman. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!  Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.  

Hrishikesh Hirway talks to Jesse this week about how he turned a baking fiasco into a podcast with Samin Nosrat, what it's like having a food scientist for a dad, and his one recipe for Chole, or what you might recognize as chana masala or simply spiced chickpeas. Hrishikesh Hirway is a musician, producer, and the host of several podcasts, including Song Exploder and Home Cooking. You can follow him on Instagram @hrishihirway or check out his music on YouTube @oneamradio. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!  Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Yia Vang joins Jesse this week to talk about the ethos of Hmong cuisine, childhood evenings spent fishing with his dad, and his One: Whole Roasted Fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves. Yia Vang is a chef, video host, and the owner of Vinai and Union Hmong Kitchen, in Minneapolis. You can follow him on Instagram @yiavang70. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. 

Pati Jinich might not be the world's best driver… but she is one of its most enthusiastic. She talks to Jesse about why you shouldn't be afraid to change careers, what gives her her cooking edge, and her One: Fideo Seco A Los Tres Chiles. Pati Jinich is a James Beard Award-winning television host and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram @patijinich. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. 

Andrea Nguyen sits down with Jesse this week to talk about learning to cook as a child in Vietnam, and the dish she has been perfecting ever since: Vietnamese dipping sauce, Nuoc Cham. Andrea Nguyen is an award-winning cookbook author, podcast host, and freelance writer. You can follow her on Instagram @andreanguyen88 and keep up with her blog at Vietworldkitchen.com Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. 

George McCalman joins Jesse this week to talk about how he became a designer, why he doesn't really care for recipes, and his One: Fried Jacks. George McCalman is an author, designer, and the founder of McCalman.Co. His latest book is Illustrated Black History. You can follow him on Instagram @mccalmanco.   Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Yotam Ottolenghi sits down with Jesse this week to talk about what he'll do for work when he's done with food, what it's like cooking with his two boys, and his One: Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples. Yotam Ottolenghi is an award-winning chef, father, and cookbook author. You can follow him on Instagram @ottolenghi. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Food & culture writer Aliza Abarbanel joins Jesse this week to talk about the universal appeal of cake and its unending iterations, Chanukah in the Abarbanel household, and her One: Joan Nathan's Latkes. Aliza Abarbanel is the co-founder of Cake Zine and a contributing editor at TASTE. You can follow her on Instagram @alizarae. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

We're celebrating our first-ever Holiday special this week. To kick things off, we talk about the marathon that is the Feast of the Seven Fishes with Carla Lalli Music, author of That Sounds So Good. She walks us through all of her courses and leaves us with her One recipe: The Lalli Family's Spaghetti and Clams. Then, NYT food writer Eric Kim talks to us about his Nigella Lawson-influenced Christmas dinner spread and his One: Judy's Empanadas. He's the author of Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. After, Chef Tanya Holland brings us her Cali-Style soul food from her new book, California Soul, and her One: Mini Hoecakes with Crème Fraîche and Caviar. And lastly, food and culture writer and senior reporter at Eater, Bettina Makalintal, talks about hosting festive gatherings, balancing social media perfection and a recipe that's even better with family and friends, her One: Lumpia.

Noor Murad talks to Jesse this week about the time she almost burned down a kitchen, what it's like teaching the hard lessons she had to be taught, and her One: Green Frittata With Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Salsa. Noor Murad is a chef, cookbook author and head of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. You can follow her on Instagram @noorishbynoor. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Claudia Fleming talks to Jesse this week about being a sports fanatic, her triumphant twenty-one-year return to writing cookbooks, and her One: Peach & Raspberry Crostata. Claudia Fleming is a pastry chef, restaurateur, and the author of two cookbooks: the 2001 cult classic, The Last Course, and her newest, Delectable: Sweet & Savory Baking. You can follow Claudia on Instagram @chefclaudiafleming. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Sisters Sarah and Kaitlin Leung join Jesse this week. They own up to the fact that they are major plant nerds, reflect on the importance of cooking with–and learning from–your family, and give their One: Shortcut Dan-Dan Noodles. Sarah and Kaitlin Leung are one half of the team behind the blog, and eponymous cookbook, The Woks of Life. You can follow them on Instagram @thewoksoflife. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

J. Kenji López-Alt joins Jesse this week to discuss his life-long love of Mr. Wizard, food science, and the steps he took to perfect his One: Hard-Boiled Eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt is a chef, cookbook author, video host and food-writer. For more scientifically-minded recipes and content, you can follow him on Instagram @kenjilopezalt or check out his YouTube channel @jkenjilopezalt. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.